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MSSpeech Forum http://www.msspeech-forum.com/ This is an XML content feed of; MSSpeech Forum : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:19:07 +0000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:15:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.66 30 www.msspeech-forum.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp MSSpeech Forum http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_images/msspeech_forum.png http://www.msspeech-forum.com/ Headsets : Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM) http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1313#1313 Author: Sixwheels
Subject: Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM)
Posted: 03/Feb/2012 at 12:15pm

Hello, Marty,

I'm sorry I missed your call last night, I can't really answer the phone that late, but I really appreciate your willingness to try and help me out. You are right, I did not purchase this microphone from you guys, but I knew you would have some insights into how best to use this microphone with the WSRtoolkit. And, of course, how to adjust the microphone settings themselves. :-)

I have adjusted everything the way you suggested, so it will try it for awhile, and let you know whether it's working, or not.

Take care,

Jim

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:15:51 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1313#1313 WSRToolkit : upgrading http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=278&PID=1312#1312 Author: ed
Subject: upgrading
Posted: 03/Feb/2012 at 11:46am

OK, thanks - ed]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:46:16 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=278&PID=1312#1312 WSRToolkit : upgrading http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=278&PID=1311#1311 Author: mmarkoe_admin
Subject: upgrading
Posted: 03/Feb/2012 at 9:39am

Ed,

> I thought I'd ask, can I upgrade for less?

Marty

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:39:33 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=278&PID=1311#1311 WSRToolkit : upgrading http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=278&PID=1310#1310 Author: ed
Subject: upgrading
Posted: 03/Feb/2012 at 8:05am

Hello after a long time - I just noticed that WSRToolkit is in V2. I bought V1 back in Nov. 2009. It appears I can only buy V2 at the stated price, but I thought I'd ask, can I upgrade for less? Cheers - ed]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:05:03 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=278&PID=1310#1310 Headsets : Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM) http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1309#1309 Author: mmarkoe_admin
Subject: Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM)
Posted: 02/Feb/2012 at 7:07pm

James,

I just tried calling you. My intent was to take back the NC-181 VM and exchange it for a better microphone. While calling I looked up your purchase record and only saw a purchase of the WSRToolkit. If it was purchased under a different name, e-mail the order information and we will try to help you out.

PureAudio software is the new version of Audio Commander. I still do not think that will help. Try using the Tune Microphone function in WSRToolkit v2. Try setting the Volume to 20 and SNR to 10 to start. Try dictating and if you only see one or two bars as you talk, then you are good. If not, adjust the numbers up or down. Also, make sure the microphone element is about 1/2 to 1 inch from the corner of your mouth.

Marty

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:07:43 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1309#1309 Headsets : Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM) http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1308#1308 Author: Sixwheels
Subject: Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM)
Posted: 02/Feb/2012 at 6:24pm

Hello, Marty,

So what you're saying is that I chose the wrong microphone again? I can't seem to catch a break. :-(

If I go to recording devices, and double click this microphone, there is a tab called Microphone Enhancements. Within that area is a small check box for turning the noise canceling off, or on. That is also where the decibel slider is. I went ahead and disabled both.

There was no PureAudio software, but there was something called Audio Commander. I went ahead and removed that since it seemed superfluous.

I certainly hope I can get this microphone to work. I am at my wits end to find something that will work within my environment.

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:24:23 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1308#1308 Headsets : Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM) http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1307#1307 Author: mmarkoe_admin
Subject: Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM)
Posted: 02/Feb/2012 at 11:59am

The NC-181VM and its brethern (NC-185, NC-181 VM USB and NC-185 VM USB) are only recommended for casual speech recognition users and for use in only a quiet environment. On our web page for the 181-VM we state:

"The Andrea NC-181 VM headset microphone replaces the NC-91 and is great for chatting, VOIP and computer gaming." Also, it says, "The NC181 VM microphone is OK for Speech Recognition in a quiet environment," not exactly a ringing endorsement.

When you say noise canceling turned on what do you mean? Are you using the Andrea PureAudio software? If so, do not use. No boost (AGC) is necessary or recommended as that is an artificial boost not a true amplification boost. If you are using Dragon, simply run the Audio Setup Wizard. This will set the volume correctly. If using WSR, you should see only one or two bars in the Speech Bar's microphone meter. Audio in Windows 7 is poorly controlled. That is why we built a Tune Microphone feature into the WSRToolkit. Once you set the volume/SNR level in the WSRToolkit, it will stay set unless you use the Setup Microphone feature or another program that uses audio, like Skype.

Marty

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:59:46 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1307#1307 Headsets : Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM) http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1306#1306 Author: Sixwheels
Subject: Andrea Electronics USB Headset (NC-181VM)
Posted: 02/Feb/2012 at 10:28am

I recently purchased the microphone mentioned in the subject line, and I have a few questions about its use. The first thing that I noticed about this microphone is that when noise cancellation is turned on, the accuracy decreases dramatically. Is this normal? Second, at what level should I keep the microphone boost? The default value seems to be 15 decibels, and granted, I don't know much about these things, but that seems quite loud.

I would also love to know what the preferred volume input, and signal to noise ratio might be for this particular headset.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:28:03 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=277&PID=1306#1306 Macros and Macro Development : Newbie question, but I need help http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=276&PID=1305#1305 Author: Sixwheels
Subject: Newbie question, but I need help
Posted: 30/Jan/2012 at 1:47pm

I think I've got it! Dumb me, I'm thinking it must all be done in one command, when the Enter simply has to be added separately.

It's working just fine. Very handy, and a real lifesaver.

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:47:08 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=276&PID=1305#1305 Macros and Macro Development : Newbie question, but I need help http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=276&PID=1304#1304 Author: Sixwheels
Subject: Newbie question, but I need help
Posted: 30/Jan/2012 at 1:41pm

But, Marty, that still puts the Enter command before the numbers. So in effect, all that happens is that the phone is launched, the enter key is pressed, and then the numbers show up in the string gadget. Leaving me with a call that is not made. How do I get the Enter command after the phone number?]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:41:48 +0000 http://www.msspeech-forum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=276&PID=1304#1304